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Set 1

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo ->
Franklin's Tower ->
Me And My Uncle ->
Big River
Candyman
It's All Over Now
Brown Eyed Women
Lost Sailor ->
Althea
The Promised Land

Set 2

Scarlet Begonias ->
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet ->
Eyes Of The World ->
Drums ->
Ollin Arrageed ->
Space ->
Not Fade Away ->
Wharf Rat ->
Around And Around

Encore
Bertha ->
Good Lovin'
Johnny B. Goode

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Reviewer: Mr. Completely - - February 27, 2011
Subject: mushy matrix
this show has some smokin' parts in it, like most of the Brent half of '79.

However if you have not completely drunk the matrix kool-aid, you might want to pass on this fileset. It's one of those mushy sounding matrixes that people profess to love for whatever reason. Sure, the tonality of the bass and Jerry's guitar is better, but the overall sound is soft and simply unrealistic.

Just my $0.02. If you're a big matrix head, you'll probably love this, but I found it unlistenable due to the constant manifestation of strange audio artifacts and the overall surrealist sonic landscape. I prefer to let the band create the weirdness, not the recording.

Reviewer: TeaBag69 - - January 30, 2010
Subject: Great Run
Good comments all. These shows 8/4 and 5 '79 have been two of my favorite shows form this year for quite soem time, very well played. 12/28 is anotehr one I highly recommend and I assume everyone's heard 12/26. This show has a nice jam between scarlet and fire and out of estimated. Althea and Sailor are failry polished for early versions. I liked the sound of 1979, a little of the thickness from '78 but easing Brent in and his syncth and vocals added a nice touch from day 1. Check out some of the spring tour shows to bear that out, ui.e. Charlotte, Hampton, Easton, State College, etc.

Reviewer: lonewolf912 - - August 5, 2009
Subject: Long time...first time.
After years of enjoying this site for the music and the entertaining reviews (check out the social commentary/novel that follows the bands last concert if you have an extra hour or two) i've finally been inspired to post one of my own. Outstanding show. Superb playing, strong setlist, and a great mix to boot. Very enjoyable.

Reviewer: SomeDarkHollow - - May 4, 2009
Subject: Rhino Farts on the Kalahari?
Evan nailed it, albeit in a way that I wouldn't have first thought of. Great show matched up with great sound. A matrix is only as good as the care folks are willing to give it. This one shows some fine attention to detail. Mix is spot on as Evan said. Those Rhino farts have been replaced with flatulent blue whales on crack. Truly a sight, and sound, to behold. Yet another incredibly solid 79 show in MOTB + SBD quality.

Reviewer: Evan S. Hunt - - May 3, 2009
Subject: Amazing Matrix
Three hours and twenty minutes of sheer ecstasy.

The AUD portion of the matrix brings out the bass guitar so that it doesn't sound (as it does on the SBD's) like a Rhino farting out on the Kalahari.

I was there, but I wasn't there.

There is here.

Best of show: Johnny B. Goode

Yes, this show is that hot!

Notes

Matrix Soundboard Source: gd79-08-05.sbd.munder.9579.sbeok.shnf
and gd1979-08-05.nak700.menke.motb-0099.98714.flac16